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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.36, 3,374.20 and 1,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.36, 3,374.20 and 1,152.52 is: 1,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.36 : 3,374.20 = 1,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.36/3,374.20 = 1,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.36x = 3,374.20 × 1,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.36x = 3,888,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,832.98/2,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.40

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